Endangered Species An endangered species is….. A species in danger of extinction. The Bald Eagle and the Florida Panther and…

The Endangered Species Act The United States Laws that protect endangered species are: Considered to be the strongest in the world.

The reintroduction of the gray wolf in certain areas of the United States: Follows the guidelines of the United States Endangered Species Act of 1973.

The Type of hunting that threatens species survival the most occurs where?? In less developed nations.

In what part of the world are the greatest number of extinctions occurring? Tropical Rain Forests

The fact that organisms can adapt to survive in almost any environment, helps explain what about habitats and species extinctions? That habitat destruction accounts for most of them.

The current rate of extinction is caused by: HUMANS

Creating large parks and preserves in biodiversity hotspots would be the most effective way to slow what? LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY

The human diet has been enriched with native foods such as tomatoes, corn, sweet potatoes and beans from? Central and South America

Species Diversity is commonly connected to: BIODIVERSITY

Why is biodiversity important to ecosystems? It helps populations adapt to ecological changes.

Which areas of the U.S. represent ecosystems with high levels of biodiversity? Florida Everglades Hawaiian Islands Coastal California

The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is made up of: 200/700 Government and private conservation groups world wide

Under The Endangered Species Act it is okay to Capture and conduct research with endangered species WITH A PERMIT!

What are the 2 main benefits of protecting entire ecosystems rather than individual species of plants or animals? Healthy ecosystems = healthy earth Saves all the species in the ecosystem.

Treaty to preserve biodiversity that resulted from the Earth Summit in 1992? Biodiversity Treaty

Any Species that is essential to the health of an ecosystem: KEYSTONE SPECIES

Kudzu is not native to Georgia, therefore it is classified as a(n): EXOTIC SPECIES

Honeycreepers on the Hawaiian Islands are an example of: ENDEMIC SPECIES ONLY FOUND IN HAWAII

The ILLEGAL hunting and slaughter of elephants for the ivory tusks is called: POACHING

Major Causes of EXTINCTION ARE: Habitat destruction Pollution Introduction of invasive species

When animals are placed in controlled or restrictive environments, they have difficulty: meeting their basic survival needs.

The ecosystem approach to conservation is partly based on the idea that a healthy biosphere requires: Unharmed, healthy ecosystems.

What groups of organisms are most in danger of extinction? Those that migrate or need a special habitat and those that are found in small populations. VS LARGE POPULATIONS

Where are many critical hotspots located? Islands Tropical Rainforests Coastlines